Dog Care

Dog Life Stages - Senior (7+ years old)

Senior Tips

If you find that your dog is eating less but still putting on weight, it may be
due to a slowdown of metabolism or a decrease in activity. Ask your vet for advice on your dog’s
nutritional requirements.

Do as much as you can to prevent fleas and ticks. Make sure your dog and his
environment (bed, play area) are spotlessly clean.

Senior Best Care Checkup

It’s a question on every pet owner’s mind. How long do dogs live? The answer is different for every dog, but if you participate in a comprehensive care program like Senior Best Care, a long healthy life is very possible. From annual diagnostic testing to fecal exams to X-rays, VCA puts senior dog care at the top of the list.

Learn more about this special package, or call us at 760-342-4711 to make an appointment today.

Senior Center

Caring for a senior dog involves a bit more time and attention than caring for a younger one.
But you’ve come to the right place for tips, tricks, advice and the latest news on senior dog care.

Basic Care
Research everything you need to know about caring for an older dog. Here you’ll find links to
articles on basic care including exercise, medications and more.

* Valid only for Puppies up to 12 months old. Each plan will be
tailored by the attending veterinarian to the individual needs of your pet and may include
some, all or additional vaccines than those listed here. The plan is not intended for sick
pets and must be completed within 90 days of the initial visit. This offer is non-refundable,
and cannot be combined with other offers.

Adult Best Care Checkup include:*

Complete history and physical exam

Blood work (CBC + 8 tests)

Urinalysis

Fecal test (check for common parasites)

Heartworm test

*Not valid for pets over 7 years old. Not appropriate for sick pets. Additional fees for vaccinations or medications may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer.

Please call us at 760-342-4711. We are located at 46920 Jefferson St. Indio, CA 92201.

We provide the highest standard in veterinary emergency and critical care services. We are trained and equipped to perform a variety of emergency surgeries and procedures. We provide the highest standards of pain management. Emergency internal medicine consultations, including full diagnostics, are available.

Please call or come in immediately if you feel your pet is having an emergency or needs after-hours care.

Specialty Care

As part of the VCA family, we have over 83 specialty hospitals across the US and Canada which provide referral specialty care, so there may be one near you. Enter ZIP to find VCA specialty care hospitals near you.